Sushi

What is the most common thing people say about sushi history?

• Sushi used to be a cheap street food

• Sushi was invented in modern times

• Sushi was always an expensive dish

• Sushi was never popular in Japan

During which period did the popular types of sushi originate?

• Showa Period (1926 - 1989)

• Taisho Period (1912 - 1926)

• Edo Period (1603 - 1868)

• Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)

What was the purpose of the cutting rituals performed by the hōchōnin?

• To entertain guests

• To show off their knife skills

• To send the spirit of the animal to paradise

• To prevent guests from eating the food

What was the main ingredient in sashimi?

• Fermented soybeans

• Cooked rice

• Raw fish

• Boiled vegetables

Who is credited with making nigiri popular?

• Fujiwara Clan

• Emperor of Japan

• Hanaya Yohei

• Sashimi Master

What was the main innovation of Hanaya Yohei in sushi making?

• Serving sushi with no toppings

• Making nigiri by hand pressing fish on rice

• Using fermented rice

• Squishing the sushi for days

What was the main ingredient used to wrap sushi rolls in the Edo Period?

• Poisonous Japanese blowfish skin

• Bamboo leaves

• Plastic wrap

• Paper

What was the most popular dipping sauce for sushi in Japan?

• Wasabi

• Fish Sauce

• Soy Sauce

• Vinegar

What was the main type of sushi that became a street food in the Edo Period?

• Makizushi

• Inari Sushi

• Nigiri

• Sashimi

What was the main reason for the popularity of seaweed sushi rolls?

• They were easy to make

• They were convenient for street food

• They were cheaper than other sushi

• They were healthier than other sushi